Okaloosa County BOCC — December 18, 2012 — Request for Bids — reading text

Restoration in Progress” and “Dune Vegetation Protected – Florida Statue Ch. 161” in accordance with the drawings. The contractor may propose alternative signage materials for approval by the Engineer. The contractor must submit proper documentation for proposed materials and outline the advantages of such materials. Signage posts shall be minimum 3-inch diameter wood posts, no less than 8 feet in length, comprised of treated southern yellow pine, spruce, or other wood of equal life and strength as may be approved by the Engineer. The Contractor’s Work Plan shall include the proposed sign and post details (material type, size, text, etc.). B. Installation – The contractor shall install signage designating the newly vegetated dune areas in accordance with the construction drawings. The contractor shall install signage posts with a minimum 3-foot embedment into the existing grade. Embedment shall not exceed 4-feet and shall be uniform across the project area. Signage shall be installed at the seaward dune toe immediately landward of the sand fencing and atop the dune crest immediately adjacent to existing dune walkovers and Last Revised – 01/09/2013 Page 50  foot pathways as depicted in the drawings. Signage installed near the seaward dune toe shall be attached to the seaward face of the timber post and face the offshore direction (south) to be viewed from the beach looking landward. Signage installed near the dune crest adjacent to walkways and foot paths shall be placed on both the seaward and landward side of the timber post and face both the offshore (south) and landward (north) directions. Signage shall be attached to the timber posts with stainless steel bolts and nuts or tamper-proof steel screws and plastic washers. The signs shall be placed at the general spacing depicted in the drawings and in close proximity to and in full view of the footpaths and dune walkovers. C. Warranty – The contractor shall warrant the installed signage against deterioration and decay for twelve months following final acceptance. The contractor will not be responsible for warranting materials damaged during extreme storm events. PART 6 – REPORTING 6.1 REPORTING A. The contractor shall prepare a daily progress report for submittal by fax or electronic mail to the Owner & Engineer. At least five (5) days prior to commencement of the work, the contractor shall submit a sample progress report to the Engineer for review and approval. The daily progress shall include, at a minimum: 1. Project Name 2. Contractor’s name & contact information 3. Date of report 4. Weather conditions 5. Work performed (alongshore limits of work referencing baseline stationing 6. Quantity of materials installed, staged, etc. 7. Problems/delays/issues 8. Instructions given/received 9. Deviations from the drawings and/or specifications 10. Certification statement by the contractor with the contractor’s signature verifying the reported information. PART 7 – ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 7.1 GENERAL Last Revised – 01/09/2013 Page 51  A. The contractor shall conduct all work related activities in a manner so as to minimize or avoid disturbance to the existing beach and dune environment. The contractor shall comply with all marine nesting turtle, beach mice, and shorebird protection requirements as specified in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Permit #0286575-001-JC, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit #SAJ-2008-00895, and referenced documents. The contractor and subcontractors are responsible for becoming intimately familiar with the permitting requirements and referenced documents and their potential impact on the proposed work. The regulations, requirements, conditions of these regulatory authorizations are considered a part of the contract and shall be complied with by the contractor and subcontractors. The contractor is responsible for informing its personnel and all subcontractor(s) of the permit requirements and the measures needed to maintain compliance with these requirements. 7.2 FUELDING OPEATIONS A. The contractor will not be permitted to dispense fuel on the dune of sandy beach areas. The contractor shall take all responsibility precautions to prevent fuel spills or contamination of the ground with fuel. Should any fuel spills occur, the contractor shall immediately notify the Owner, Engineer, and any other required parties and immediately recover the contaminated ground and dispose of it offsite at an approved facility. 7.3 DAILY TURTLE NEST SURVEYS A. Beginning May 1, Okaloosa County shall conduct daily marine turtle nest surveys of the beach within work area prior to 9:00 a.m. (local time). The contractor will be required to coordinate with the designated turtle monitoring personnel prior to commencing any vehicular activity on the beach to determine the location of any tests detected. The turtle monitor shall clearly mark, with stakes and flagging indicating a 3-foot (minimum) buffer radius, any nest discovered. The contractor shall document and verify all daily communication with the turtle monitor in the daily report. If the contractor finds an unmarked nest, the contractor shall prohibit any work within 10 feet of the nest and notify the Owner, Engineer, and turtle monitor immediately. Nests that interfere with the contractor’s uncompleted work, shall be left in place and the contractor shall be relieved of installation any materials within 10 feet of the nest site. 7.4 IRRIGATION/FERTILIZER A. The contractor is not permitted to irrigate or fertilize within 10 feet or upslope of any marked nest. 7.5 LIGHTING A. Lighting of the beach and/or work area is prohibited. 7.6 BEACH DRIVING A. The contractor is specifically advised that vehicle driving or parking on the beach is prohibited, expecting lightweight all-terrain vehicles with ground Last Revised – 01/09/2013 Page 52  pressure of 10 psi or less. The contractor shall obtain beach driving permits from the Owner for each vehicle used on the beach. Permits shall remain with each vehicle and be displayed in the driver’s side windshield. Vehicle access shall only be through access points designated on the Construction Drawings. The Contractor is advised the proposed work area is soft sand, and only appropriate vehicles shall be utilized in support of the work. The contractor will be responsible for filling or leveling any alteration of the beach topography (e.g., tire ruts, vehicle tracks, etc.) resulting from vehicular activity. The contractor will not be permitted to store any equipment or materials on the beach. The contractor shall store all equipment and materials not installed/used during the workday in the staging areas show on the drawings. PART 8 – MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT 8.1 A. PAYMENT – Payment shall be in accordance with the unit prices specified for the work and shall be based on the total number of installed and accepted units as described below and within these specifications and the contract documents. The contractor may submit partial payment requests upon completing the approximate 1,500 to 2,000-feet acceptance sections shown in the Construction Drawings. 1. Dune Vegetation – Payment for the number of planting units installed and accepted. 2. Sand Fencing – Payment for the lineal feet of sand fencing installed and accepted. Sand fencing units will also include the rope placed along the seaward boundary of the fence. 3. Signage – Payment for the number of signs and sign post installed and accepted. 4. Post & Rope Access Enhancements – Payment for the lineal feet of post and rope installed and accepted. 5. Additional payment for items in excess of that indicated on the Drawings and requested by the Owner will be calculated at unit prices stated in the contract. 6. Unit prices are to include labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals for the installation of all work components as listed herein and on the Drawings. 7. No payment will be made for rejected items, items that do not comply with applicable sections of these specifications, and those items that are defective or damaged during handling or placement. 8. No payment will be made for re-planting or other activities to conform to the warranty and success criteria provisions stipulated within these specifications. Last Revised – 01/09/2013 Page 53 PART 9 –